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The boat has an incredible amount of room. With the three fine folks on board, we witnessed that there is still room inside to carry enough gear for cargo enough for a day trip to the beach and in some creek for a day of fishing and playing. The wide body 12 plus hull here is twice the 14 foot aluminum john boat by comparison.

This is the 13 1/2' WB version that actually came out at 13'4" .As Oyster stated, it has a ton of room and is very stable.

I didn't spend enough time running it for several reasons,and will be doing an in-depth assessment soon ,so will be able to give some insight then.

Wardy has more time in his 15 1/2 SB with 18HP by now,and can give some input I'm sure

I put spray rails and a modified skeg on mine,he has neither.

At this point, I can say that loading and engine trim angle are very important, and it was too rough to tell anything yet.

We only had a small window in the evening to test and bad conditions for a first launch.

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As they say in Australia, "Ya get that."

I can't say enough that it's a fine look'n skiff. I bet Deb can't wait ta get some fish guts in her!

This would be an understatement. It's been so long since I've been fishin', I can't remember which end of the rod to hang on to!

I'll give ya a hint!!!

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As far as speeds.it is real stable at 70 MPH,could go all day with no problems,had it up to 80MPH to pass once and was stable ,but dropped back to 70 MPH to cruise........then we took it off the trailer for a sea trial!!!!

Don't know how fast it runs yet in the water!!!


Now for the rest of the story:

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Don't Dream Your Life, Live Your Dream

WOW!!! Look's Great!!!! I missed this post, earlier. Congratulations and have fun!!! Warren will keep the fish guts off, I'm sure!!

Roberta

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Roberta
Built Zip "Oliver IV" and Super Spartan "Jimmy 70"

looks great Warren! congratulations
...a little work on the sensitivity of the ejection seat button and you are golden.
-Billy

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Warren, I already know how your first trip out, ended up. I have to say though, that the big grins on Debbie's and Your face say it all!! GREAT job on a nice little boat!!
Bob

Thanks Bob!

We just need to keep it within the parameters in which it was designed for as far as conditions and operation!!

It'll be a fine vessel!

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Boat building can best be defined as an endless series of
tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle, followed by a good bottle of beer.

Don't Dream Your Life, Live Your Dream

Always try to remember what the boat was designed for. I use the Tahoe 19 along the Alabama coast. It is NOT an open water Boat! I love it. But, I try to keep in mind that it is not good for big water!

Bill

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say what you wish about hickups and the likes, but folks this is living in such a "dinghy" by comparion to so many boats that are in the Glen=L arsenal. Pretty comfy I would say for the lot.......

It'll be great when finished, with all paint & varnish done, and Bimini top to ward off the sun

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Boat building can best be defined as an endless series of
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Don't Dream Your Life, Live Your Dream

That looks just BEAUTIFUL!!!

Roberta

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Built Zip "Oliver IV" and Super Spartan "Jimmy 70"

every launch day has it's hiccups- pretty much expected, but the nice thing is we know every inch of our handiwork and can shake out the problems. this would be a perfect fit for shuttling people and gear out to camp on the lake. have added that to my to do list
-Billy

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